below the surface

Frequency: 7.512.3 per million words

Can be used figuratively to describe hidden feelings, facts, or problems.

surfacePREPOSITION + surface

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below the

Examples (10)

  • His anger was only skin deep; there were darker emotions festering below the surface.
  • On the surface, she seemed happy, but I knew there were troubles below the surface.
  • The politician projected an image of calm, but below the surface, he was deeply worried.
  • The seemingly peaceful town had a dark underbelly, a history of secrets hidden below the surface.
  • While the company reported strong profits, signs of financial strain were emerging below the surface.
  • He appeared to be coping well with the loss, but his grief lay hidden below the surface.
  • The calm lake was beautiful, but below the surface, a dangerous current swirled.
  • The investigation revealed that the organization's charitable facade hid illegal activities below the surface.
  • Her cheerful demeanor was a mask for the deep sadness she felt below the surface.
  • The detective suspected there was more to the story than what was visible on the surface; the real truth lay below the surface.